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What was “Alien” originally titled?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

"Alien" stands as one of cinema's greatest horror achievements, but this groundbreaking film almost premiered under a completely different name. What was the original title for the sci-fi masterpiece?

Who was the only actor in "The Lord of the Rings" to meet J.R.R. Tolkien?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 3, 2025

When Peter Jackson assembled his cast for "The Lord of the Rings," most had only read Tolkien's books. But only one actor could claim they'd actually met the master of Middle-earth himself. Which member of Jackson's cast had this unique connection?

Who was originally cast to play Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy stands as one of cinema's greatest achievements, with Viggo Mortensen's portrayal of Aragorn becoming iconic. Who was originally meant to lead the forces of good against Sauron?

Which legendary director voiced Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 26, 2024

The 1986 movie "The Transformers: The Movie" needed someone truly intimidating to voice their planet-eating villain. Which filmmaking legend spent his last days recording lines as a mechanical space monster?

What was Neo's real name in "The Matrix"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Neo started his journey under a completely different identity in "The Matrix" before being recognized as the legendary one. But what was his name before discovering the truth about reality?

What kind of animal is Tails in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

When SEGA needed a sidekick for Sonic in 1992, they created Tails, a character who could keep up with the blue blur's incredible speed. What kind of animal is this high-flying companion?

Who directed "Raging Bull"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 16, 2024

In "Raging Bull," a boxer's ego tears his life apart while the camera catches every brutal moment in gorgeous black and white. Which director was able to bring this story to life?

How many planets did the Death Star destroy?

By Jesse Lennox | December 4, 2024

We see the Death Star in action very early on in the first “A New Hope,” but just how many planets does this doomsday weapon destroy in all of Star Wars?

What is Indiana Jones' real name?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 4, 2024

Indiana Jones was an icon of the ‘80s and remains a classic character to this day. Except Indiana is just a nickname. Do you remember Indie’s real name?

How did Dutch hide from the Predator’s thermal vision in "Predator"?

By Jesse Lennox | November 21, 2024

The Predator was such a terrifying monster that not even Schwarzenegger’s Dutch could beat him with brawn. What simple trick was enough to appear invisible to the cloaked Predator?

In 1987’s "RoboCop," what’s the name of the company that creates RoboCop?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 16, 2024

You really can’t beat the cyberpunk sci-fi movies of the ‘80s, especially "Robocop." The themes of corporate greed and failed government add an underlayer that’s just kind of icky. What’s that company called?

Which major Hollywood star was NOT considered for the lead role in "The Mummy"?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 9, 2024

It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter of a century since Brendan Fraser portrayed the bumbling yet tough adventurer Rick O'Connell in a remake of "The Mummy"

How much money have James Bond movies made at the box office?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 28, 2024

Over 60 years there have been 25 official Eon-backed Bond movies so far, plus two rogue productions. It all started with 1962’s adaptation of Dr. No, featuring none other than the iconic Sean Connery. How much cash has Bond made at the box office so far?

What's the main character's name in the original "Quantum Leap"?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 27, 2024

Premiering in 1989, "Quantum Leap" is kind of a perfect show. While it’s recently been rebooted, we’re talking about the OG series. What’s the name of the main character?

Who was initially cast as Chief Brody in "Jaws"?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 25, 2024

As Jaws approaches its 50th anniversary, discover the surprising casting history of Chief Brody. Who was initially chosen for Roy Scheider's iconic role in Spielberg's classic?